I feed my dogs when I get home from work, not in the morning. Dogs don't really care when they eat as long as it's the same time every day.

You might try switching his meal time over several days when you don't have to go to school. Feed him a couple hours later each day until you get to a time when you can be consistent. Then you can watch him after school and keep your dog AND your dad happy.

I truly understand about an older dog not eating very fast. Of my four, one has to be fed in the morning and evening due to diabetes. I have to put the other three in my room with the door closed until Bear eats his breakfast and gets his insulin shot. If he doesn't eat, he can't get his shot. If he doesn't get his shot, he could have convulsions and die while I'm at work. Some days I get very annoyed because he won't eat!!

What do you mean when you said he has to eat outside because he has an accident on the floor? Does he lose control of his bladder? Does he do this at other times also?

Mary